That's Shanghai takes a look at the best nightlife events on this weekend:
Apr 18: Way Out East
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Way Out East is back at Dada for a night of afro, soul, funk, jazz, house and electronic. This smorgasbord of music has a little something for everyone looking to kick off their weekend on the early side.
Apr 18, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Apr 19: The Last Hurrah
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As part of the continuing redevelopment work at Zhang Court in Jing’an, it's time for a goodbye to Tomatito, El Ocho and Logan’s Punch. But to say farewell they're holding The Last Hurrah on Friday night with free flow tapas and drinks for RMB350 at any the three establishments. Drink up, and here’s your last chance to remember all the good times had before they shut their doors for good.
Apr 19, 7pm-late, RMB350 free flow of tapas and drinks. Tomatito, El Ocho and Logan's Punch, see event listing.
Apr 19: AlunaGeorge
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Known for their extremely danceable club anthems, the London electronic duo AlunaGeorge are performing at Arkham on the 19th. Having collaborated with DJ Snake on the club hit ‘You Know You Like It’, they’ve established themselves through a series of solo albums with their bright and upbeat tunes, even opening for Coldplay in 2017.
Apr 19, 9pm, RMB260 pre-sale, RMB300 door. Arkham, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 19: Sal Haque aka Skinny Brown
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The man behing POPASUDAAAAAAAA is switching it up with a sitar and beats live show. It will be cool, different and close out with a proper XIA set. Check the event listing fo’ mo’ info.
Apr 19, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
Apr 19: Adana Twins
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More techno and late nights brought to you by Celia. With top local DJs on support, the Adana Twins are comin' in for a night of sterling, hip-hop influenced club music. It'll be deep, dark and emotionally charged.
Apr 19, 10pm, RMB200 pre-sale, RMB250 door. Celia Club, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 19: Kim Ann Foxman and China Social Club
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The Hawaiian DJ earned her stripes as the vocalist for, and musician in, Hercules and Love Affair, but has kept them thanks to her piano house, breakbeat, techno and rave sets. She’ll be playing with China Social Club this Friday at Electric Circus for a dance heavy night.
Apr 19, 10pm, RMB80 before midnight, RMB120 after. Electric Circus The Shanghai EDITION, see event listing.
Apr 19-20: Old-School vs. New School
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Shake’s six-piece band are mixing up the raw funk and soul with the millennial classics on Friday and Saturday nights. Expect hip hop, R&B, house and even techno - it all goes back to funk, soul, jazz and rock. This concert and dance party is all about exploring their roots and slamming the funk next to some new sounds and dancing into the stars. Dress code: Throwback vs. Hypermodern.
Apr 19-20, 10pm, RMB100. Shake, see event listing.
Apr 20: Alter. Lunar Dance Vol 4
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The skies are blue-ish, the weather’s warming up and Alter. is keeping on with their rooftop parties to usher in the season. There will be food, drinks and an eclectic soundtrack taking you on a sonic journey (or so they say) of house, disco, Italo, funk and more.
Apr 20, 2pm, RMB70 pre-sale, RMB100 door. THE CUT Rooftop, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 20: Caged Nic Cage
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If you’re a fan of the one and only Nic Cage, you really can’t afford to not be at RIINK this weekend. A 420 celebration of an iconic actor, with music brought to you by Prof. Geo (frequently found behind the decks at Specters every Thursday), this is... it’s good. It’s really good.
Apr 20, 8pm, RMB99 (includes skate rental and one drink). RIINK, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 20: Hologram Dreams
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It’s that time of month again! Hologram Dreams is back for a night of city-pop, Italo disco, Chicago house and cybernetic madness. Come kick it with DJ Heatwolves and get ready for all the anime visuals.
Apr 20, 9pm, no cover. Dada, see event listing.
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